Graphic Designer

Overview

GRAPHIC DESIGNER (NAVAIR):

Bowhead seeks an experienced graphic designer to join the NAVAIR Command Communication Team located in Patuxent River, MD.

This is a temporary (3 month) role.

Responsibilities

The graphics designer will provide timely multi-media, desktop publishing, and presentation support to meet NAVAIR Corporate Communication Department requirements. Tasking may include:

• Meet with customer to determine the scope of project

• Understand the message the design should portray

• Create images that identify or convey a message

• Develop graphics to illustrate organizational principles on websites and in print

• Select colors, images, text style, and layout

• Present the design for approval

• Incorporate changes recommended by the clients into the final design

• Review designs for errors The graphic design shall provide multi-media support for digital media using appropriate software including but not limited to: Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft PowerPoint. Content shall be in accordance with appropriate style guides, including, but not limited to Associated Press, Navy and NAVAIR styles.

Qualifications

• BS or BA degree in graphic design or a related field. Allowable Substitution:
• AS or AA degree in graphic design and two (2) years of experience.
• Experience: At least three (3) years of experience.
• Experienced in Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, PC and Mac operating systems, graphic design.

• Additional tasking involves working with HTML and web tools to design and publish messaging via email and web portals. Sharepoint development knowledge is a plus.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds
• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time
• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

Target salary range is between $70,000 - $85,000 commensurate with experience.

Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Bowhead considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and business considerations when extending an offer.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to obtain a clearance at the Secret level. US Citizenship is a requirement for Secret clearance at this location.